I'll say it again

I tend to enjoy power metal bands with strong traditional metal elements like Manowar and Hammerfall. The more "pure" power metal the band is the less likely I am to like them, each to their own.

metalhead777 wrote:

Despite being a fan of the genre, I'd call myself a fan of the genre only when done well.  As a whole I find it to be a genre more based around vocal melodies and hooks rather than being heavy and riff based. I'd almost call it the pop music of the metal world; and in that regard to be successful requires the ability to not only write catchy/interesting songs but to do so on a regular basis. Given that, I find few bands that I can say I feel really do that. Sonata Arctica, Edguy, Edge of Sanity, and Stratovarius are the only ones that come to mind right now; and despite my previous statement that I'm a huge fan of the genre, I've found myself fawning over these bands and very, very few others for the past 4-5 years or so.

Aren't Edge of Sanity a death metal band?  

UNCLE SAXON'S KICKASS CDS wrote:

Was pretty sure I made it clear that I was not rippin', DB.  And everyone here is right.  I would think it silly if someone said all thrash sounded alike.  So, I can relate.

I know YOU weren't rippin' Sax, I was talking about ToB.

Helloween and Gamma Ray yes, otherwise the rest are mostly wannabe's without a proper focus.

Isn't Brainstorm German?

Painkiller wrote:

A few European power metal bands that I'd recommend are Scanner, Cloven Hoof (with Russ North), Thundersteel, Attack, Warrant, Iron Angel, Grave Digger (early stuff), Running Wild, and Mania.

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Eh. There are countless amazing Euro power metal bands out there. And there are countless turds. Like every genre.

Eyesore wrote:

Eh. There are countless amazing Euro power metal bands out there. And there are countless turds. Like every genre.

Exactly.